30 March 2018

DIY Tulle Autism Puzzle Piece Wreath

As most of you know, I have two boys with autism.  Both are higher functioning, but we have spent many hours in therapy over the years to get to this point.  One of my sons is still getting ABA and OT several times a week.  
There's always discord in the autism community, but one thing we mostly agree on is that there's need for awareness…
26 March 2018

Instant Pot Chicken Broth With Chicken Carcass

How to make Instant Pot chicken broth with chicken carcass.  Use this for soups or in your Instant Pot as the liquid.

My dad and stepmom got me an Instant Pot for Christmas.  I think they were expecting me to cook dinner in it, but I made lotion in my Instant Pot.  After I cleaned it out, I did use it to make food.  I love making a whole chicken, …
23 March 2018

Best Gifts for Children With Autism

Easter is on April Fool's Day this year.  I am so tempted to wrap grapes in chocolate wrappers or prank them somehow, but I don't think it will go over well. 


We focus more on the cross than the bunny for Easter, but Mr. Bunny still visits our house.  When the kids were really little, we told the Easter Bunny to give more gifts to kids w…
19 March 2018

Suzanne Somers Organics Review

This post has been sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.
I grew up watching reruns of older shows, including Three's Company.  Suzanne Somers didn't play a strong female role in that show, but she is one in real life.  Not only is she a well known actress, but she's also a successful businesswoman.


You probably reme…
16 March 2018

Best Essential Oils for Sleep

These are the best essential oils to help you sleep at night.
I take my sleep very seriously. I'm not a good mom or a good person to be around if I don't get enough sleep. And if I don't sleep well for more than two nights? Just leave me alone. Trust me, it's best for everyone involved for me to left alone.
There is no amount o…
14 March 2018

Cucumber and Green Tea Bath Salt Recipe

It's been alternating between a blizzard and bright sunshine all day today.  I know it always snows in April in Ohio, so I have a good 6 weeks left of winter, but I'm ready for spring and summer.  I've replaced my heavy winter scents with light scents in hopes of warmer weather.

09 March 2018

Honey Benefits for Skin and Hair

Raw local honey is one of my pantry staples.  I use it both for cooking and for DIY bath and beauty recipes.  Honey has a lot of benefits for your skin and hair, so it's a great natural ingredient for many different recipes.  
Since I have color treated curly hair, it can get dry.  Honey naturally helps combat dryness and help make my hair lo…